Head of Private Client
Legal 500 and Chambers ranked firm | The Times Best Law Firms to Work For

A highly regarded, long established law firm is seeking an ambitious and experienced Solicitor to lead and develop its Private Client offering. The firm is consistently recognised by both Legal 500 and Chambers and is also named in The Times Best Law Firms to Work For, reflecting a supportive, inclusive and forward thinking culture.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for a private client specialist with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and the drive to grow and shape a department.
The role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for leading the firm’s Probate Department and developing its Court of Protection services. Currently comprising two solicitors, the department is well positioned for growth and requires a Head of Department with the vision and energy to take it to the next stage.
You will manage a varied and complex caseload while providing strategic leadership, mentoring the team and playing a key role in the firm’s wider business development strategy.

Key responsibilities
Department leadership
Providing strategic direction for the Probate Department and Court of Protection services
Mentoring, supervising and developing junior solicitors and support staff
Creating and implementing a business plan to support departmental growth
Contributing to firm wide business development and marketing initiatives

Legal work
Managing a full caseload of probate, estate administration, wills, trusts and Court of Protection matters
Advising on complex estates, tax planning and deputyship applications
Handling contentious probate and deputyship matters where required

Client management
Building and maintaining strong client relationships
Ensuring consistently high standards of client care and regulatory compliance

Business development
Identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow the department’s client base
Networking with referrers and representing the firm at events

About you
Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 8+ years PQE in private client work, including probate, estate administration and Court of Protection matters
Proven experience managing a team or department
STEP qualification preferred, or working towards
Experience in contentious probate matters
Strong leadership skills with a collaborative management style
Commercially minded with a proactive approach to business development
Excellent communication skills and a high level of attention to detail

What’s on offer
A senior leadership role within a supportive and ambitious firm
A clear and genuine pathway to partnership
Flexible working arrangements and a strong work life balance culture
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
25 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Health cashback plan

Get in touch!
If you would like a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact me directly at: 

07932465567
leon.sokell@qedlegal.com